Forchheim (district) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Forchheim
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| Country |  Germany |
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| State | Bavaria | |
| Adm. region | Upper Franconia | |
| Region | Oberfranken-West | |
| Capital | Forchheim | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 643 km2 (248 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 112,500 | |
| • Density | 174.96/km2 (453.1/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Vehicle registration | FO | |
| Website | landkreis-forchheim.de | |
Forchheim is a special area in Bavaria, Germany. It's called a Landkreis, which means a district or a county. Think of it like a region that groups together many towns and villages.
The Regnitz river flows right through the Forchheim district. It runs from the south to the north, adding to the beautiful scenery.
Towns and Villages in Forchheim
The Forchheim district is home to several towns and many smaller villages. Each of these places has its own unique character.
Here are the main towns you'll find in the Forchheim district:
- Ebermannstadt
- Forchheim (This is also the main town, or capital, of the district!)
- Gräfenberg
And here are some of the many municipalities (smaller towns and villages) that are part of the district:
- Dormitz
- Effeltrich
- Eggolsheim
- Egloffstein
- Gößweinstein
- Hallerndorf
- Hausen
- Heroldsbach
- Hetzles
- Hiltpoltstein
- Igensdorf
- Kirchehrenbach
- Kleinsendelbach
- Kunreuth
- Langensendelbach
- Leutenbach
- Neunkirchen am Brand
- Obertrubach
- Pinzberg
- Poxdorf
- Pretzfeld
- Unterleinleiter
- Weilersbach
- Weißenohe
- Wiesenthau
- Wiesenttal
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Forchheim para niños
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